The “Gros Cerveau” Fort

Name: The “Gros Cerveau” Fort
Address: Gros Cerveau, Sanary-sur-Mer, 83110, FRANCE

Historic site and monument
Fort
Military Patrimony
19th C

Gros Cerveau, 83110 Sanary-sur-Mer

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In 1873, it was decided to set up a simple entrenched post on the Gros Cerveau massif, armed with long-range artillery pieces.

In 1890, two fortified structures were built: the Pointe de la Pointe and the Gros Cerveau. These buildings have a similar architectural organization, with the following artillery positions: 4 155 mm long guns, 4 120 mm guns, 4 95 mm guns and 2 mortars. Equipped with a light enclosure preceded by a ditch, the gun emplacements are cut directly into the rock and connected by underground galleries. The barracks are equipped with rainwater tanks that can hold 160 m3. The Big Brain structure received a garrison of 250 men from the 2nd Battalion of the 115th Territorial Infantry Regiment and 260 men of the 7th Battery and the 13th Battery on foot artillery. The two barracks of the Pointe de la Pointe structure were capable of accommodating one officer and 108 men each.

Tips
Please note! The Fort du Gros Cerveau is visible along the hiking trail Le Sentier du Belvédère (red loop) but is not open to the public for visits.

Every summer, the Prefecture of the Var regulates entry, traffic, and parking on certain roads serving the 9 forest massifs of the Var.
The Gros Cerveau massif is inaccessible by car during the summer period.

Every day from mid-June to the end of September, the wildfire risk prevention map is updated here: https://www.risque-prevention-incendie.fr/83

Be careful before heading out on any hike.